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Apple has increased prices across its MacBook, iPad, and other product lines, citing surging memory chip costs driven by AI demand. Microsoft has also raised Xbox prices. The iPhone remains unaffected for now, but analysts expect price hikes later this year.
Oman and Iran are at odds over temporary shipping corridors in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned that only Tehran-designated routes are safe. The dispute, which threatens a fragile US-Iran ceasefire, centers on control of the strategic waterway and maritime fees.
The group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has concluded, with the knockout rounds set to begin. The tournament has already set new records for total goals and attendance, and all Round of 32 pairings have been finalized.
As a heatwave that has scorched Western Europe shifts eastward, France has raised its health alert to the highest level. Forecasters warn of extreme temperatures in Germany and the Czech Republic, while officials report deadly impacts across the continent.
A record-breaking heatwave across Europe has affected more than 100 million people, with temperatures soaring above 35°C in many regions. Spain has recorded hundreds of heat-related deaths, while health authorities report fatalities in France and the UK. Scientists attribute the extreme event to human-caused climate change.
Europe is enduring another day of extreme heat, with at least 101 million people expected to face temperatures above 35°C. France remains under red alerts, power outages hit Brittany, and heat-related deaths are reported in Spain and France.
As shipping resumes in the Strait of Hormuz following the US-Iran framework agreement, the perilous task of clearing naval mines begins. Al Jazeera details the types of mines and the international demining effort, while The New York Times reports on the US Navy's shift to drone-based countermeasures.
A new report by Coffee Watch and partner organizations finds that one in five packets of coffee beans sold in Europe may contain pesticide residues, some of which survive roasting. The report highlights health risks for farm workers and argues for alternative farming methods.
As Europe faces a record-breaking heatwave, Asian manufacturers of air conditioners and fans, including Samsung, Midea, and Alibaba's platforms, are seeing significant sales growth. Reports highlight double-digit growth in key markets like Italy, Spain, and France, with some products selling out and supply chains straining to meet demand.
French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Antibes for their first bilateral summit since a 2021 strategic alliance treaty came into force. The talks focused on deepening cooperation in defence, nuclear energy, and space, against a backdrop of recent tensions between Meloni and US President Donald Trump.
Brazil and Morocco secured their places in the World Cup knockout rounds, with Brazil topping Group C and Morocco impressing in a 4-2 win over Haiti. The Round of 32 saw seven UEFA teams and four South American nations advance, including Paraguay's historic penalty shootout win over Germany. Other highlights include Ivory Coast's first-ever knockout appearance, Scotland's first World Cup victory in 28 years, and Australia's 2-0 win over Turkiye.
US President Donald Trump said it may never be known who was at fault for the February 28 strike on a girls' school in Minab, Iran, that killed more than 175 people, mostly children. Initial internal US military investigations suggested US forces were likely responsible, but the Pentagon has not acknowledged preliminary findings. Trump has alternated between blaming Iran and saying it was a mistake.
The United States has sanctioned a Lagos-based financier and three bureaux de change accused of moving funds for ISIS, a move Nigeria has welcomed and matched with its own asset-freeze directives. Nigerian authorities had earlier added the individuals and firms to their sanctions list following intelligence and financial investigations.
A peer-reviewed study from Australia suggests that the country's social media ban for under-16s has had minimal effect on teens' scrolling habits, with many circumventing restrictions. Despite this, the ban has inspired similar measures globally, including in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the UK.
A severe heatwave gripping Europe has led to record-breaking temperatures, at least 48 drownings, and widespread disruption. Climate scientists link the event to human-induced climate change, while officials issue red alerts across the region.
Britain faces its hottest June on record as a heatwave spreads across Europe, prompting a rare red warning from the Met Office. Temperatures may reach 40°C in parts of England, with school closures and travel disruptions across the continent. Some scientists are examining a potential link to the coming El Niño.
As the 2026 World Cup group stage concludes, a new tiebreaker system and an expanded 48-team format are changing how teams qualify. Eight teams already have nothing to play for, while Mexico has secured a home knockout game and South Korea faces an uncertain path after a surprise loss.
Leaders of the E5 nations met in Berlin, pledging to deepen NATO-Ukraine ties and increase defense spending. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the time for negotiations with Russia will come, while stressing Europe's continued support for Ukraine.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation has drawn reactions from European leaders, with French President Emmanuel Macron pledging to continue their joint policy. Starmer was a key figure in Europe's 'coalition of the willing' for Ukraine, and his departure may affect momentum in European security efforts.
Pakistani police rescued a French woman and her five children from a mud-brick home in northwest Pakistan, where she said she had been held captive and abused by her husband for over a decade. The husband has been arrested, and authorities are coordinating with the French embassy on her repatriation.